Nintendo Switch Outsells PlayStation 3 in Japan - News
by William D'Angelo , posted on 05 December 2019 / 2,724 Views
The Nintendo Switch in Japan has outsold the lifetime sales of Sony's seventh generation home console, the PlayStation 3.
The Switch has sold 10.67 million units in Japan through November 30, while the PlayStation 3 sold 10.47 million units lifetime, according to VGChartz estimates.
The Switch in 2019 has already outsold what it sold in 2018, despite there being another month left in 2019.
Thanks Japanese Nintendo.
A life-long and avid gamer, William D'Angelo was first introduced to VGChartz in 2007. After years of supporting the site, he was brought on in 2010 as a junior analyst, working his way up to lead analyst in 2012. He has expanded his involvement in the gaming community by producing content on his own YouTube channel and Twitch channel dedicated to gaming Let's Plays and tutorials. You can contact the author at wdangelo@vgchartz.com or on Twitter @TrunksWD.
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As the Switch is the replacement for both Nintendo's home and handheld markets, I expect sale to reach of those combined in many regions.
I wonder if Switch can outsell PS4 & 3DS combined in Japan (the most successful gen 8 home console and handheld in Japan). As a hybrid it should replace both to show a rising market. Outselling 3DS & Wii U combined is also not that easy. Switch Lite doesn't seem to have the DS Lite effect yet.
